Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
7/22/2026
Location:
Elk River High School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Why Join ISD 728?
High school is a defining chapter in a student's educational journey—a time of preparing young adults to step confidently into college, trade pathways, and future careers. At ISD 728, our core value is simple: put children first to ensure college and career readiness.
As our Assistant High School Principal, you won't just manage daily operations—you will help shape high school culture, mentor dedicated educators, support academic rigor, and build an environment where every student can find their path, earn their diploma, and achieve post-secondary success.
How You'll Make an Impact
1. Educational & Instructional Leadership
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Support & Mentor Educators: Conduct classroom observations, deliver actionable feedback, and collaborate on teacher evaluations to maintain high-quality instruction.
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Architect the Master Schedule: Build and refine the daily master schedule and individual student schedules to maximize course offerings—including general education, CTE, AP/honors, and electives—while optimizing staff strengths.
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Curriculum & Program Alignment: Assist in evaluating, revising, and maintaining curriculum standards, academic policies, and student handbooks in alignment with district goals.
2. Student Culture, Graduation & Post-Secondary Readiness
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Foster Positive School Culture: Approach student discipline through a lens of personal accountability, growth, restorative practices, and active communication with families.
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Track Graduation & Student Records: Supervise student recordkeeping, credit tracking, and attendance systems to ensure every student meets graduation requirements and remains on track for college/career readiness.
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Support Student Life & Activities: Oversee student registration, assist in supervising school events and co-curricular activities, and cultivate a safe, inclusive environment for all students.
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Community & Agency Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison with local social service, welfare, and protection agencies to advocate for the holistic well-being of individual students.
3. Operational & Organizational Leadership
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Keep the Campus Running Smoothly: Partner with and supervise building support staff—including office, nutrition, and custodial teams—to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming school facility.
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District & Community Engagement: Represent the high school at district, state, and regional meetings, maintaining transparent public relations with families, the Superintendent, and the School Board.
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Policy & Reporting: Prepare required operational reports for district departments, the Director of Educational Services, and the Minnesota Department of Education.
What You Bring
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Licensure: Current Minnesota K-12 or Secondary Principal License (Required).
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Teaching Experience: A minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience (Required; high school experience preferred).
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High School Expertise: Deep understanding of high school philosophy, graduation requirements, adolescent development, and post-secondary pathways.
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Leadership Toolkit: High-level organizational skills, master scheduling expertise, conflict resolution ability, and administrative problem-solving.
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Human-Centered Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of leading, delegating, and building trust among staff, students, and community partners.
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Preferred: Prior experience in a high school administrative role or dean of students capacity.
A Note on Our Application Process
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role and passionate about high school leadership, we encourage you to apply—even if your path doesn't align 100% with every bullet point.
Equity is at the heart of ISD 728. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD 728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
Ready to Lead?
Submit your application through our online portal today!
Attachment(s):
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Master Agreement 2025-202
